Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Dec 26, 2011, 7:56 pm
I make fudge every Christmas because, well, we all love it and I love giving it away. This year has been particularly busy AND as a result, I got this post out late, but you can make this fudge any time of year. I wanted to find a way to streamline the the kitchen duties for making the fudge withou...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Dec 12, 2011, 2:37 pm
My husband loves to cook and bake. It’s relaxing for him. Yesterday, a friend of ours gave us a bag of very ripe Hachiya persimmons* and he whipped up an old fashioned favorite of our families – Persimmon Cookies. Our house smelled like Christmas. And it reminded me of my Grandma, one of the gre...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Oct 31, 2011, 2:16 pm
My family loves pizza. And we’ve gotten pretty good at making our own pizzas as opposed to buying them. When I saw this fun Halloween Recipe for Pizza Mummies, I had to try it. Suffice to say, it was a huge hit! This simple appetizer recipe can be used for your Halloween party OR for anytime of ye...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Oct 28, 2011, 11:11 am
Every Mom’s nightmare – Sugary Halloween Overload for the little ones. Here’s a favorite that has less sugar but still just as fun to eat. Kids LOVE these Candy Corn Balls for Halloween! And they love helping you make them too. If you’re having a houseful of goblins, witches, princesses and ...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Oct 25, 2011, 4:48 pm
Halloween snack mixes are not only fun to make, but kids AND adults love them. My son is in Boy Scouts and he needed to make an awesome Halloween treat for his patrol. This is the one we chose. Try it and see if you don’t agree it’s Hallolicious…. What you’ll need: •    Cooking spray ...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Nov 8, 2010, 2:00 pm
There are so many great places on the Internet to find good recipes. I have a long list of places that I check out frequently. One of my favorites is the Food Network. They have such timely and delicious recipes and they always inspire me to try new things. And now that the weather is getting cooler...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Oct 31, 2010, 12:50 pm
Watch out spooky goblins and witches! These little innocent looking Halloween apples that bite will get you when you’re not looking! How cute are these? And so simple to make. Having a Halloween gathering? Just make these a little ahead of time and scare your guests into eating them! This toothso...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Oct 29, 2010, 7:35 pm
Halloween is nearly here! It’s been busy around our house. My 7th grader decided to go as a greaser this year, along with some of his buddies at school. I helped him slick back his hair and put a pair of dark glasses on him, rolled up his jeans, and presto, instant greaser living in my house. So c...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Oct 13, 2010, 7:48 pm
SERIOUSLY! How cute is this Black Bean Kitty Dip for Halloween? I just couldn’t resist adding this to my collection of easy appetizers. I truly believe this creative and darling idea for a festive Halloween treat will make any vegetable-hater a convert.  The peeps at Family Fun really have it g...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Oct 12, 2010, 3:55 pm
Halloween is just around the corner, and I’m on the hunt for some fun recipes to make. Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies fits that bill completely. And even though I am a big fan of packaged brownie mixes, this recipe just sounded so good with the aromatic and flavorful ingredients like cinnamon and nut...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Oct 11, 2010, 2:47 pm
You COULD make this absolutely scrumptious Apple Pie Dip and use it in the usual fashion – as an appetizer. Why not? But, this “dip” works unbelievably well as a fun dessert. And guess what? The easy part of this chip dip recipe is: NO BAKING (well except for the chips!) For those of you that...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Sep 28, 2010, 3:51 pm
So, snacking is kind of my downfall in life, I guess that’s why I love easy appetizers so much. But, there are some really good, healthy snacks that are easy to make and of course, easy to eat! These Cinnamon Roasted Almonds are a perfect solution to my little “problem”. I can have them around...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Sep 23, 2010, 12:17 pm
Hi Foodies! I’m on a Greek-Appetizer-with-Feta kick these days. Last post was about making Greek Zucchini Fritters (a little labor-intensive, but absolutely worth the effort!) Today I’m going to try these lovely looking Peppers with Feta, otherwise known as Piperies Gemistes me Feta. (another f...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Sep 21, 2010, 1:23 pm
What do you do when you buy too many delicious looking zucchini and have to use them up before they go bad? I do one of two things – use my beloved non stick grill pan and slice them nice and thin and grill up “zucchini chips” (that’s for another blog post! or make these lovely Greek Zucchin...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Sep 19, 2010, 4:18 pm
I’ve said it only a FEW times in this blog how much of a nutty chip and dip gal I am. And here’s a dip that you just MUST make. Bleu Cheese and Bacon Dip makes my mouth water just typing those words. I think you either love bleu cheese or you don’t. So, for those that love it, I highly recomm...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Sep 13, 2010, 4:56 pm
Ham and cheese is one of my favorite sandwiches, but this cute recipe for ham and cheese for grown ups is awesome! What’s fun about this simple recipe is you can do some of it ahead of time and then when you plan on having that little dinner party, assemble it and wow! You have a really nice p...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Sep 9, 2010, 2:35 pm
The other night, I had a real live date with my hubby. We went to a local restaurant and he ordered a grilled pork chop that came topped with a baby pear. Now, normally, I am not a big fan of adding fruit to meat. However, he convinced me to try a bite and I swooned. The pear was baked to perfection...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Sep 8, 2010, 1:30 pm
I found this yummy recipe for Crostini with Asparagus and can’t wait to try it. Not only does it look delicious, but what a great easy appetizer to make for a party! My hubby will testify, I hardly ever stick to a recipe completely. I’m always changing things up according to what my tas...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Sep 6, 2010, 11:50 am
Black Bean Salsa with Mangos First off, Happy Labor Day, everybody! There’s something really nice about waking up on a Monday and knowing I don’t have to get up right away. I love that! So, one of the appetizers I want to make for celebrating the day of (no) labor is salsa. So I went o...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Sep 4, 2010, 6:24 pm
I recently posted a stuffed portabello mushroom recipe and just tried this new one out. I have a thing for that rich, nutty, earthy flavor of overgrown Crimini mushrooms and sometimes I just crave them. This easy appetizer recipe for stuffed portabella mushrooms with cheese can easily be turned int...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Sep 3, 2010, 3:47 pm
If you’ve been reading this blog, you know I’ve been milking the end of summer for as much as I can get. I love summertime! So, with this last hurrah upon us, why not celebrate with some great food and share it with close friends and family. Hmmm… where to start, where to start? T...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Sep 2, 2010, 8:28 pm
Tell me that Polenta Squares with Sun Dried Tomatoes doesn’t just make your mouth water! And this simple recipe is perfect for the I-don’t-know-what-to-bring-to-the-party-blues. You can make them ahead of time, bring them out to get to room temperature or give ‘em a quick (really ...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Sep 1, 2010, 5:43 pm
So, okay, my kiddo is back in school, and it’s September 1 and I’ve accepted… finally… that summer is over… maybe not officially, but in my book, IT’S OVER! Sigh…. However, the not-so-rational side of me is going to keep the fantasy going. It’s still ...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Aug 30, 2010, 11:11 pm
Anybody who knows me, knows how much I love chips and dip. And this Red Lentil and Pepper Dip is no exception. I wanted to make a healthy dip with ingredients I already had on hand (hate to interrupt my day with grocery shopping!) and discovered this divine simple recipe for a dip I know you’l...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Aug 27, 2010, 12:39 pm
Ever had fried plantain chips before? Me neither until I went to the Caribbean some years ago. And I fell in love with them! I was thinking about the trip and remembering how GREAT the food was there. So many fresh ingredients that you can practically pick right outside your window. Plantains may l...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Aug 24, 2010, 7:18 pm
Last Friday I went to a birthday celebration for one of my close friends. It was a potluck which is always my favorite because it’s always such a treat to eat what someone else has cooked, baked, grilled or concocted. Being the self-proclaimed Easy-Appetizers-Queen, I brought a modified versio...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Aug 18, 2010, 10:54 am
I keep talking about the end of summer because it’s here and I’m doing everything in my power to prolong it and Grilled Corn Mexican Style is how I’m going to accomplish this! To me, corn = summer. So, even if it’s only in my tiny mind, I KNOW I’ve created an extensi...
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Sara G. posted an article on Easy Appetizers - Aug 16, 2010, 6:05 pm
Summer is sadly coming to an end. It’s hard to believe how fast it’s gone by. So, before we get into the fall and winter, make yourself happy and try this simple recipe for Cowboy Caviar. It’s an amazingly versatile recipe that comes in a few different forms and names, too. That...
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